Building Tomorrow's Leaders Today

Leadership Hart County is designed to:

• Provide emerging leaders with the information and skills necessary to take a leadership role in community affairs
• Foster interest in and promote educational, civic, and social service activities in the community
• Promote the education and training of individuals from various
geographical, occupational and economic segments of the community for
leadership and involvement in public affairs by establishing effective
communication and peer relationships among them.

The Program

Leadership Hart County was organized by the Leadership Hart County Board
of Directors from a proposal made by Hart County Community Education
and the Hart County Chamber of Commerce. It is an effort to develop the
expertise of Hart County's present and future leaders. Each year
approximately 20 participants will be selected to form a class. They
will take part in eight monthly sessions dealing with topics such as
government, education, economic development, the arts and tourism,
agriculture, health and human services, the law, and the environment.
The program begins with a two-day retreat for orientation and team
building. The following eight months include intensive one-day
sessions relating to critical issues facing the community, and the
year's work culminates in a graduation ceremony. Each day-long session
will include lectures, group discussions, tours, and other activities.
Experienced leaders and authorities from their respective fields of
endeavor present a wealth of information.

Attendance

Attendance at all sessions and at graduation is mandatory. No one who misses more than two day sessions will graduate.

Tuition

Tuition to Leadership Hart County covers program costs, administrative
expenses, and meals. Scholarships based upon need may be requested.